Lead Studio Engineer – Live TV Systems Architect

KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The E.W. Scripps Company in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Lead Studio Engineer to act as the technical backbone of our operations, ensuring broadcasting systems run flawlessly.

You will leverage expertise in IP networks, studio operations, and cutting-edge broadcast technology to keep live television on air. Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years of IT or broadcast engineering experience, plus knowledge of digital audio/video workflows and satellite uplink/downlink systems.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1–3 years of IT or broadcast engineering experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of digital audio/video workflows and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs critical broadcasting components to keep systems operational.
• Troubleshoot and repair broadcast and IT equipment issues.
• Collaborates with technology suppliers on setup, upgrades, troubleshooting, and resolution.
• Programs or customizes equipment software functionality.
• Tracks and assists users with equipment issues.
• Addresses operational issues with the Network Ops leadership team and informs decision-making.
• Contributes to disaster recovery and system planning.

Skills

Live TV production

Digital AV workflows

Broadcast engineering

Vendor support relations

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Satellite uplink/downlink (C/Ku)

Broadcast IT equipment

Equipment software customization

Job description

The E.W. Scripps Company in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Lead Studio Engineer to act as the technical backbone of our operations, ensuring broadcasting systems run flawlessly.

You will leverage expertise in IP networks, studio operations, and cutting-edge broadcast technology to keep live television on air. Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years of IT or broadcast engineering experience, plus knowledge of digital audio/video workflows and satellite uplink/downlink systems.